Self-Report Bias in Recruitment: The pitfalls of relying on candidate self-assessments

Oops! I'm Biased

In this episode of the "Oops! I’m Biased Podcast," we are thrilled to have Zsuzsanna Békéssy join us to explore the intricate concept of Self Report Bias and its significant implications in both our personal and professional lives. Zsuzsanna, an expert in cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making, shares her valuable insights on recognizing and mitigating this pervasive bias.

We delve into Zsuzsanna's perspective on how Self Report Bias influences our everyday interactions and the recruitment process. She provides real-world examples and practical strategies to help us identify and overcome this bias, fostering more accurate and fair assessments in our daily lives and hiring practices.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Self Report Bias and its underlying mechanisms

• Recognizing the presence of Self Report Bias in work and personal scenarios

• Real-life examples illustrating the subtle influence of Self Report Bias

• The impact of Self Report Bias on recruitment and its consequences

• Effective strategies to minimize and overcome Self Report Bias in hiring

Listen now on [Equalture's website](https://www.equalture.com/bias-overview/self-report-bias/).

Further reading:

Social Desirability Bias: https://www.equalture.com/bias-overview/social-desirability-bias/

Gender Confidence Gap Article: https://www.equalture.com/blog/confidence-gap-differences-between-genders-in-workplaces-hiring/